Bless’er Heart Weekends

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We made it through the icky, rainy, gloomy week over here and as a reward, we have glorious sunshine that is making me crave spring!

Robert and I have a long weekend with the girls while they’re out of school, so we’ll be unplugging to take them to the zoo, go ride bikes, and savor these sweet little ages of 7 and 1. Because they are growing up way too fast.

Ever since we wrapped up the master bedroom makeover, we’ve been in this nice little season of quiet. The home renovation mess and chaos has paused for a while, and I’ve just been organizing and trying to be more mindful of simple decorating and simple living.

It’s been a nice little vacation and at the same time, a part of me itches to pick up a power tool or paint something already. #DIYerProblems Haha! Is it just me who gets like this?!

In other news:

Favorite Things Lately

• I just started reading this book called Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts, and I swear it’s speaking right to my soul. If you struggle with self-criticism and self-doubt, it’s an excellent read.
• Our whole family started using this probiotic and these elderberry drops a few weeks ago after being plagued with sickness constantly for the past several months. (Seriously, none of us has gone this long without at least one illness in almost a year… I hope I didn’t just jinx it.) So far it’s working!
• Olivia has actually asked to sweep the floors for us every night after dinner. I know! Who is this kid?! I got this rechargeable sweeper recently, and she’s obsessed. Our floors are so clean all the time! I’ll take it. 😉

Favorite Recipes Lately

• Robert and I mentioned we started Keto at the beginning of the year. I’m down 10 pounds! And I swear even my skin looks better. We started Butcher Box last week for simplified dinners, and so far we’re big fans. Sprinkle on seasonings with a little olive oil, stick it in the oven or on the skillet, add a veggie, done. No fuss.
• This Keto creme brulee has been our go-to treat every night after dinner. I make a batch and stick them in the fridge for the week. We even picked up this creme brulee set and torch because it’s a serious love affair over here.
• I just made this Keto white chicken chili twice in one week because it’s THAT good. I just used an already cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, used half the peppers to keep it from being too spicy, and it was absolutely amazing.
• I’ve been using this cajun blackened seasoning blend recipe on everything lately – salmon, chicken, snapper… it’s bomb.
• And we just made Keto fat head pizza crust for the first time recently. Top it with Rao’s pizza sauce (no sugar) and uncured pepperoni… oh em gee!

Favorite Home Inspo Lately:

• This photo just solidified to me that our choices of black French doors and green cabinets are right on track for this house. 😉

 

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• I’m totally in love with this small but mighty house exterior makeover.

 

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• This dining room is making me very tempted to do all white paint in our own dining space.

 

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• And after seeing this, I might just put a subtle wallpaper on the backs of my kitchen shelves.

 

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• This mud room is the absolute cutest! Look at that cabinet color!

 

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• After my “fluffy bed” making this week, this post with three bed styling ideas popped up in my feed. #1 is my fave.

 

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• This is officially my idea of the perfect combination of modern and traditional. Mmmmm

 

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• I just found a buffet on Facebook Marketplace with a very similar silhouette as this one. I’m inspired to bust out the cane webbing trick again. So pretty!!

 

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• And I absolutely love this idea of adding “windows” to a window-less space.

 

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• Also… this pic makes me want to give our pool shed its outdoor bar makeover right now!

 

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Soul Food:

• THIS! A thousand times this…

 

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• And this spoke right to my heart. It always gets harder before it gets easier.

 

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Wishing you a beautiful weekend, friends! Love ya! Mean it!